To be real honest with you, when I started this blog, I had hopes of writing everyday, but when it comes down to it- I just get too busy. Unfortinately that is a trait I would like to work on, and take the time to relax, and process what is in my head. Honestly, I am not sure if anyone ever reads what I write, however I still continue to. Why? Because this is a blessing to me to be able to put my thoughts down on paper, or computer if you will, and pray that it might touch someone's life through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I was never much of a reader until about 6 months ago, and I think I've read more books in the last 6 months than I've read in my entire life. I have found a new found love in learning from wise people who have put their thoughts on paper for us! I wanted to share some of the books with you and encourage you to read them!
The first book I read about 6 months ago is a book that confirmed the way God has put it on my heart to do youth ministry- minister to the few in order to reach the masses! The book is "Tally Ho! The Fox" by Herb Hodges and it is all about having a world impacting world visionary view of discipleship!!
The next book I read was by Rob Bell, and it was Jesus Wants to Save the Christians. This is an easy, fast read. I would recommend it just to get some point of where Rob Bell is coming from. I necessarily do not agree with everything he writes, but he does have a lot of solid Biblical theology in this book. It is a great book for a beginning follower trying to learn the importance of conservative theology.
The next book I read was "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. This book is one of the best books I've ever read, and based on what I said earlier about how much I read, I'm sure that holds high meaning in your life! ha! This book is all about the overwhelming love that Christ shows us! How eternal and relentless His love truly is! This is a quick read, but it is so challenging, as well as encouraging!! READ IT!
The last book I just finished was Charles Colson's new book, "The Faith." This book was so intellectual and deep, however the theology in this book was unbelievable. It was so good. It was so awesome to read about his experiences through his prison fellowship ministry and how he truly connects people who are at the lowest of lows with the living God! But it is centralled around what we believe, why we believe it and why it matters. Truth matters, Absolute truth matters, doctrine matters, and this book explains why- READ IT!!
The book I am currently reading, and just started is, "Why We're Not Emergent by Two Guys who probably should be!" I just started this book today but have heard excellent things about this book. I will surely inform you more as I read it, and probably end up writing quite a bit about it- I am not emergent. I am young, passionate about Jesus, surrounded by diversity, reared in evangelism, yet I am not emergent,and never desire to be so.
I hope you will read some of these books! I have learned so much from them, and I do intend to write more frequently- sorry for my absence in posting! Praying for you today.
Be Blessed,
MikeD
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